This handy little tool could have been on my top ten list of useful kitchen tools. It gets a regular workout in my kitchen.

From roasting ears of corn to tomatillos to peppers, the pepper grate transforms my stove top to an instant grill (although, it’s not appropriate for grilling meat, or anything that will drip fat, unless you’re fond of cleaning up the mess.)

Still, it’s my go-to tool when I need a roasted red bell pepper or even a roasted tomato to add a little charred flavor to a sauce.

It works best with gas but I’ve used it on an electric flat top (not nearly as effective as licking flames, but it does work, albeit slower.)

Michele, how funny! I’m not surprised you couldn’t find anything you needed because, like me, you probably have all the good, basic tools. But I do love my pepper grate. I use it frequently to blister a jalapeño when I don’t feel like firing up the big grill outside. I use it to char tomatillos and tomatoes and onions, too, for salsa. Hope you get great use out of it.

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